CVE-2023-23529: Apple Multiple Products WebKit Type Confusion Vulnerability
CVE-2023-23529 · Severity: critical · CVSS 8.8 · Exploited in the wild · Published 2023-02-14
A type confusion vulnerability in Apple's WebKit engine allows for arbitrary code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content. The issue was addressed with improved checks and state management across multiple Apple operating systems and the Safari browser.
Yes. CVE-2023-23529 is known to be exploited in the wild, first recorded on 14 February 2023. Treat it as urgent.
How severe is CVE-2023-23529?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, published 14 February 2023.
Which products and versions are affected?
Apple WebKit; Apple Safari before 16.3; Apple iOS before 15.7.4, 16.0 to before 16.3.1; Apple iPadOS before 15.7.4, 16.0 to before 16.3.1; and 1 more.
Is there a fix for CVE-2023-23529?
A patch was published on 2023-02-14: Fixed in iOS/iPadOS 16.3.1, macOS 13.2.1, and Safari 16.3 Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2023-23529 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2023-23529?
Check whether you run Apple Multiple Products. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.
Affected products
Apple WebKit
Apple Safari before 16.3
Apple iOS before 15.7.4, 16.0 to before 16.3.1
Apple iPadOS before 15.7.4, 16.0 to before 16.3.1
Apple macOS Ventura 13.0 to before 13.2.1
Timeline
2023-02-14: disclosed
2023-02-14: kev added: Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
2023-02-14: patched: Fixed in iOS/iPadOS 16.3.1, macOS 13.2.1, and Safari 16.3
2023-02-14: exploited: Apple reported awareness of active exploitation at time of release.